Revolution or outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Matar · 08-29-2011, 10:08 AM

Weighing in at 250 and 5'6" what one is better to use. Going out everywhere.

PapaDave · 08-29-2011, 10:10 AM

Outback is a little wider, might be a tad more stable. Have you considered a Pro Angler? I am 6'2" at 220lbs and the PA works very well for me. Doesn't roll except when used for surfing at LJ.

RedSledTeam · 08-29-2011, 11:16 AM

The Outback is more "utilitarian" and the Revo is more "elegant". Like a Hummer and a Ferrari.

Striperman1018 · 08-29-2011, 11:24 AM

Try em both out. There are many shops around that for a small fee ($30) or so they will bring them to the water and let you peddle them around. Worth every penny. I would have gone with the revo at first but after peddling both around the outback was the only way to go for me. My height and weight isnt much of a factor but I just felt a lot more comfortable on the outback.

coxtanker421 · 08-29-2011, 02:11 PM

5' 6 ' 250 . you have no choice but outback. proangler would be better except not practical for most situations . ie, surf height / and dragging it around to launch site.if you weigh 250 lbs ,the outback would be pushing 300 with your gear( livewell, rods, tackle, food & water. leaving you three quaters encumbered. it is rated for 400 lbs. ive only used outback , and i am new yak / fisherman. but it is very stable . 36 ' wide. revo is, i believe 28 " wide . rated for probalbly 350 . better boat if you have experience. longer and sleeker = faster / less energy to propel. keep in mind the more encumbered the yak is , the lower you sit , and the more energy to keep you moving. also the lower you sit the more chances of water spray , especially at higher speeds. anyway thats my 2 cents.

Matar · 08-29-2011, 03:02 PM

I have the outback and i love it. I can stand up and cast in the bays and even move around off shore to get whatever i need. I just have ran into some people that said i was stupid for getting the outback and not the revo. I just wanted to see what others would say

kobra · 08-29-2011, 04:22 PM

Use which ever one you feel comfortable in. The only way you would be stupid is to get the one everyone says to get and you not being comfy in. It's all personal preference. I love my revo but that's my preference.

fishsouthcounty · 08-30-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matar

I have the outback and i love it.

already a hobie owner

08-29-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	Revolution or outback Weighing in at 250 and 5'6" what one is better to use. Going out everywhere.

08-29-2011, 11:16 AM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	analogy The Outback is more "utilitarian" and the Revo is more "elegant". Like a Hummer and a Ferrari.

08-29-2011, 10:10 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	Outback is a little wider, might be a tad more stable. Have you considered a Pro Angler? I am 6'2" at 220lbs and the PA works very well for me. Doesn't roll except when used for surfing at LJ.

08-29-2011, 11:24 AM	#4
Striperman1018 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Inglewood Posts: 39	Try em both out. There are many shops around that for a small fee ($30) or so they will bring them to the water and let you peddle them around. Worth every penny. I would have gone with the revo at first but after peddling both around the outback was the only way to go for me. My height and weight isnt much of a factor but I just felt a lot more comfortable on the outback.

08-29-2011, 02:11 PM	#5
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	5' 6 ' 250 . you have no choice but outback. proangler would be better except not practical for most situations . ie, surf height / and dragging it around to launch site.if you weigh 250 lbs ,the outback would be pushing 300 with your gear( livewell, rods, tackle, food & water. leaving you three quaters encumbered. it is rated for 400 lbs. ive only used outback , and i am new yak / fisherman. but it is very stable . 36 ' wide. revo is, i believe 28 " wide . rated for probalbly 350 . better boat if you have experience. longer and sleeker = faster / less energy to propel. keep in mind the more encumbered the yak is , the lower you sit , and the more energy to keep you moving. also the lower you sit the more chances of water spray , especially at higher speeds. anyway thats my 2 cents.

08-29-2011, 03:02 PM	#6
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	I have the outback and i love it. I can stand up and cast in the bays and even move around off shore to get whatever i need. I just have ran into some people that said i was stupid for getting the outback and not the revo. I just wanted to see what others would say

08-29-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Use which ever one you feel comfortable in. The only way you would be stupid is to get the one everyone says to get and you not being comfy in. It's all personal preference. I love my revo but that's my preference.